AT#1 Medieval Europe

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  • Once the instruments where introduced, the tonal centre structure system pitches were arranged, this systematic arrangement of a series of pitches is what we call a scale.
  • Catholic Church was a major for the patron of music, and most compositions were created for religious ceremonies and Services. An involvement in the Catholic part of Medieval Music, A chant was created, the Gregorian chant, a form of the divine and famous monophonic texture and vocalism.
  • Fourishing music was also constructed by Troubadours and Minstrels. They were the traveling Musicians that, entertained people with their songs and stories in castles, courts and town squares.
  • throughout the spring months, farmers would sow their seeds and tend to the growing crops.
  • In the summer, they would continue to care for the crops, ensuring they had enough water and removing weeds.
  • Harvesting typically took place in late summer or early Autumn depending on the crop.
  • Winter months where primarily focused on rope making, weaving and preserving meat and fish
  • These gowns featured long, gushing skirts, high waisted hems and tightly tailored bodices with low necklines.
  • women of lower social classes, were simpler and made from more accessible material, wool and linen became the most providable.
  • Dresses were still long however the skirts were less full compared to the nobles and bodices were modestly cut.
  • Aprons, belts and head coverings were accessorized fashionably.
  • Tunics were belted at the waist and had long sleeves